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DOROTHY ANNE EWALD O.D.
NPI 1508937160
Optometrist in Hempstead, NY

Active since November 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
216A FULTON AVE, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550(516) 538-3200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 19, 2023, Sep 1, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dorothy Anne Ewald O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DOROTHY ANNE EWALD O.D. (NPI 1508937160) is an individual optometrist in Hempstead, New York, licensed in New York (VUT005314) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Kew Gardens, and is a graduate of State University Of New York - State College Optometry (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508937160
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDOROTHY ANNE EWALDCredential: O.D.
Location Address216A FULTON AVEHempstead, NY 11550-3705
Mailing AddressMetrovision Optical, 216a Fulton AvenueHempstead,, NY 11550 · (516) 538-3200
Phone(516) 538-3200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York - State College OptometryGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateNovember 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1508937160 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · VUT005314
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
216A FULTON AVE, Hempstead, NY 11550
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 112430 Queens BlvdKew Gardens, NY 11415-1501 · Phone (718) 261-2344

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01447103NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dorothy Anne Ewald O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2365739711
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160928001596
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11550 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Dorothy Ewald's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dorothy Ewald is 1508937160. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 13, 2006.

Where is Dorothy Ewald located?

Dorothy Ewald practices at 216A Fulton Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550. The listed phone number is (516) 538-3200.

What is Dorothy Ewald's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Dorothy Ewald enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dorothy Ewald is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Dorothy Ewald accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Dorothy Ewald as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dorothy Ewald was last updated on October 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.